About Me
EDUCATION
Harvard University
A.B. degree in History; Secondary in Film and Visual Studies
SKILLS
Coding Languages: C, Python, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, RStudio
Creative Programs: Adobe Premiere Pro, Tableau
Human Languages: Spanish
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Gates Scholarship The Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship Hispanic Scholarship Fund – HSF Scholar
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce, Board Member (ex officio)
Served as the youngest ever member of the board of directors after participation in the organization's junior leadership program. Established a professional network of local and state business leaders while offering guidance on enhancing education initiatives and volunteer opportunities. Concluded experience by helping to lead a successful $7,000 fundraiser for a local immigrant refugee shelter.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Vice President
Elected to serve as a key leader for the world's largest student business organization. Delivered speeches to in person audiences of 13,000, collaborating seamlessly with production crews to ensure impactful presentations..
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Workforce Solutions Borderplex, Senior Data Analyst
Designated lead analyst for resolving a $7M budget shortfall; independently developed forecasts and strategic recommendations, resulting in board-approved corrective actions that stabilized the budget and positioned the program to fully repay the overage by year-end.
Workforce Solutions Borderplex, Data Analyst
Optimized management of a $50M childcare subsidy by distilling 5.5M+ transactions into actionable business intelligence insights and visualizations using Tableau — served as the sole developer.
Bi-National Borderplex Alliance, Lead Analyst
Played a pivotal role in driving economic growth by managing investment initiatives that facilitated the creation of 4,000 jobs during the pandemic. Leveraged advanced business intelligence tools to deliver comprehensive analyses and data visualizations, enabling informed decision-making. Collaborated closely with government entities to advocate for and secure tax incentives, enhancing project viability and community impact. Notably, served as the principal author of a winning application to the International Economic Development Council, culminating in the organization being recognized as the Economic Development Organization of the Year.
El Paso Matters, Weekly Columnist
As the youngest columnist, published a weekly business column in an American Journalism Project supported newspaper. My articles regularly garnered readership engagement in the top quartile.
Bi-National Borderplex Alliance, Economic Development and Analytics Intern
Performed in-depth economic research focusing on tax incentives, real estate, and international trade by leveraging Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) and R-Studio. Enhanced research findings through on-site data collection and investigative analysis, contributing valuable insights to the organization's strategic initiatives.
Texas House Minority Whip Cesar Blanco, District Intern
Provided administrative support and policy research. Specifically, assisted in law and magistrate appeals and governmental oversight.
U.S. Congressmen Beto O’Rourke, District Intern
Conducted comprehensive legislative research focused on environmental policy. Specifically, delivered the initial exploratory reports to preserve Castner Range as national monument. In 2023, Castner Range was declared a National Monument by President Biden.
VOLUNTEER / SOCIAL ADVOCACY EXPERIENCE
Disney Dreamers Academy, Alumni Mentor
Served as a alumni leader and speaker to help mentor and inspire 100 students across the nation to dream big with Walt Disney Co.
Solis Education, Founder
Created and managed a multi-year long mentorship program and community for low-income Hispanic high school seniors
Gates Scholarship, Alumni Leader
Mentored a group of incoming Gates Scholars at the annual scholar's conference as they prepared to enter their first semester of college.
Safety in Cognizance, Co-Founder
Created a curriculum providing awareness presentations on teen safety on the U.S. – Mexico borderland. Impacted over 1,200 students and was awarded the White House Volunteer Service Award.
NOTABLE HONORS
Hispanic Heritage Foundation, National Youth Award, Community Service
Association of Career and Technical Education, National Outstanding Business Student of the Year
Walt Disney Company, Disney Dreamers Academy Graduate
National Speech and Debate Association, Academic All-American Orator
McDonald’s Corporation, Hispanos Triunfadores Emerging Leader Award
